Referees World

In this episode - Part 2 of a 2 part epsidoe where we were invited by the Football Association to attend the Young Referees Development Plan to talk to the attendees, guset speakers and tutors. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - 'Dealing With Disappointment'. Darren talks openly about how he felt on not achieving level 4 status & we have an exclusive interview with a Frome based referee who has lost his level 3 status. Find out what both had to say and how they plan to deal with it in this pre-season episode. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - we talk exclusively to Senior National Game Referee Manager Ian Blanchard. Rich & I were invited to Wembley the day before the FA Cup final between Chelsea & Liverpool (which was obviously very exciting – kids in sweet shops) to talk to the man at the top about mentoring, advice & tips for new referees. We discuss the national referee development plan and tells us about a match incident involving Alan Shearer! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - we will hear from a regular listener to the podcast called FEZ who has written a book, we take a look at who the world’s best referees are in the fifa rankings and dip into an old assessment of mine! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - Darren & Rich feature the Respect Programme which includes various high profile incidents, flopping and a chat with Brendan Dix & Rachael Edwards from Somerset FA’s Respect Team. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - we start by answering a few of your questions, discuss the benefits of having a mentor, how to deal with a bad assessment & which referee past or present would you like to see on Strictly Come Dancing! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode, Rich has an in depth conversation with FA Qualified physio of treatment and management of sports injuries, Dave Callow, about the importance of personal prep for a game. Dave played football at senior county level before moving into the medical side of the game and doing his time at Bristol City and currently at Weston Super Mare. There’s some really interesting stuff including the importance of a good diet, training, types of injuries for both players & referees and how to treat them and a few things you probably do and take for granted without realising the negative effects. By that I mean high caffeine drinks & injury sprays . . . Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - listen to part 2 of Richards commentary of a cup game in which Darren was officiating on November 19th. This is extra time! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - listen to part 1 of Richards commentary of a cup game in which Darren was officiating on November 19th. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - Darren & Richard discuss the wearing of spectacles, pitch inspections as the winter months approach and which former international referee dismisses the use of goal line technology?! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - questions answered about the use of hearing aids on the F.O.P. we talk to a Canadian refereeing instructor and 'test drive' a whistle with the chance for you to win one! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - An in depth discussion about 'pre-match' briefing . . . some really good tips on this! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Rich talks to Somerset FA Cheif Exec Jon Pike & Referee Development Officer Keith Buller about how a typical County FA would run, the national game strategy & the consequences for referees who fail to send in reports! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Darren takes charge of a pre season friendly. Listen to his pre match with AR's, some commentary from Rich and an overall review of his game. Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Richard Melinn catches up with colleagues at the PGMOL Confrence to discuss refereeing at grass roots level, what a modern day assesor will be looking for and the importance of family support. PLUS a whole load of mentions for fellow referees and listeners of this podcast! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Darren takes his level 4 fitness test and Rich talks to colleagues about the prepartaion needed to pass. Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Darren takes his fitness test as he bids to go to level 4 whilst Rich gets the low down on 'fitness test' preparation. Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - we take a summer fitness session with Select Group Assistant Referee, Mike Cairns. Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - in this months episode, Rich tells us about his recent trip to America to represent the FA at the Dallas Cup. A pre-match warm up, 'Premiership' style courtesy of Lee Proburt and Special guest speaker is Roger Milford . . . AGAIN (we can't shut him up!) who gives an insight to being an FA Cup Final referee and talks candidly about his experience. Click here to listen to the Podcast

Welcome to the very first Referees World pod cast! Click here to listen to the Podcast